5 Christmas-themed things to do in Milford area

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Nov 23, 2017 at 5:57 PMNov 23, 2017 at 6:54 PM

MILFORD - The holiday season is now upon us. Here's what festivities are in store for the coming week:

MEDWAY - Saturday, Nov. 25, 5:30 p.m.

The 25th annual Medway Christmas Parade kicks off at 5:30 p.m. from Medway Middle School and will head down Holliston Street to Main Street before ending at Choate Park. Festivities include antique cars, floats, a tree lighting at the park, fireworks and a visit from the big man in red himself. Children can get their picture taken with Santa Claus at the Thayer Homestead next to Choate Park.

BELLINGHAM - Saturday, Nov. 25, 6 p.m.

The “Annual Lighting of the Town Common” returns just after Thanksgiving. Those who stop by can meet Santa, hear some music from the Bellingham High School Chorus and enjoy some goodies such as hot cocoa and candy canes.

FRANKLIN - Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The St. John’s Church “Christmas Fair” comes back again this year at 237 Pleasant St. Attendees will find gift baskets, Christmas greenery and hand-crafted wreaths, homemade scarves, mittens and hats, games and a silent auction. For more information call 508 528-2387 or visit www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

MILFORD - Sunday, Dec. 3, 8 - 11:30 a.m.

Chow down on some pancakes and hang out with Santa Claus at the Milford Lions Club’s yearly “Pancake Breakfast with Santa" at the Milford High School Cafe, 31 West Fountain St. in Milford. Various Milford school district groups will perform seasonal music selections. Admission is $4 per person, children under age 4 are free. Proceeds benefit many community projects along with the fight against blindness and diabetes, organizers said.

MILFORD - Sunday, Dec. 3, 4 p.m.

If you can’t catch Santa at the breakfast, just head on down to Main Street to see the annual “Santa Parade,” hosted by the Milford Permanent Firefighters Local 2140. The parade will kick off at 4 p.m. Organizers ask that all those participating with floats bring a nonperishable food item for the Milford Food Pantry.

Christopher Gavin can be reached at 508 634-7582 or cgavin@wickedlocal.com. Follow him on Twitter @c_gavinMDN

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